Which is cheaper, the Farer MOONPHASE or the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field?

At MSRP the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field is the cheaper of the two at $695, against $1,795 for the Farer MOONPHASE — a $1,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer MOONPHASE or the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field?

The Farer MOONPHASE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer MOONPHASE or the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field?

The Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Farer MOONPHASE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer MOONPHASE or the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field?

The Farer MOONPHASE carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field.

What movement does the Farer MOONPHASE run compared to the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field?

The Farer MOONPHASE runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW288-1), while the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field runs a automatic (Seiko NH36).

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Farer MOONPHASE

MSRP $1,795

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Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field

MSRP $695

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field

Owners widely report the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field offers high overall quality with a comfortable bracelet featuring single-sided screw links. The watch exhibits minimal wear, with only hairline scratches and a faint, difficult-to-photograph bezel mark. On balance, owners value the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 Field for its robust build and comfortable wearability.

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